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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.06, 346.02 and 244.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.06, 346.02 and 244.04 is: 336.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.06 : 346.02 = 244.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.06/346.02 = 244.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.06x = 346.02 × 244.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.06x = 84,442.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,442.72/251.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.34

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